Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Amsterdam Bans Fast Electric Fatbikes
Amsterdam is planning to ban super-sized electric fatbikes from its main park, Vondelpark.
These bikes can go very fast, up to 60 km/h, which is much faster than the legal limit of 25 km/h.
This has led to more accidents and injuries, especially involving children.
Some people, like pedestrians and safety campaigners, are happy about the ban because it will make the park safer.
However, some cyclists are not happy because they think the ban is too strict and that the city should focus on banning illegal or modified bikes instead.
The city council hasn't set a date for when the ban will start yet.
Amsterdam plans to ban electric fatbikes from Vondelpark due to high-speed crashes and injuries.
Fatbikes can reach speeds of 50-60 km/h, exceeding the legal limit of 25 km/h.
Pedestrians and safety campaigners support the ban, while some cyclists oppose it.
Dutch hospitals found that fatbike injuries are 70% more likely to require extra medical treatment.
About half of fatbike accidents involve children aged 12-15.
- Who
- Amsterdam city council, pedestrians, cyclists, safety campaigners, Dr. Barbara Swarthout-ten Kate
- What
- Ban on electric fatbikes in Vondelpark due to high-speed crashes and injuries
- When
- Not specified, but proposed by Alderwoman Melanie van der Horst
- Where
- Amsterdam, particularly Vondelpark
- Why
- Increase in high-speed crashes and injuries, concerns from pedestrians and safety campaigners
- City
- Amsterdam
- Bike Type
- Electric Fatbikes
- Speed Limit
- 25 km/h (legal), 50-60 km/h (observed)
- Injury Risk
- 70% more likely to need extra medical treatment
- Accident Demographics
- 50% of accidents involve children aged 12-15
- Electric Bicycle Sales
- 48% of all bicycles sold in 2024
- Fatbike Sales
- 13% of all bicycles sold in 2024